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Fuel economy isn't far from the minds of our Oakland drivers and we hear these questions daily such as: Why can certain cars zip along at close to 40 mpg while others are lucky to get anywhere near 20? As it turns out, there are as many factors that go into how well your ride does at the pumps! Here are the 10 factors that have the greatest impact on fuel consumption that we would like to share with you. 

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If you drive a luxury or performance vehicle, you’re an owner of a reliable machine. Still, occasionally problems do arise. On vehicles like these, with so many electronics, a dead battery is a common issue. At Owen Automotive we want to keep our customers informed, here’s how to jump-start your vehicle safely. 

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Your vehicle configuration determines how it should be properly towed to avoid transmission damage. Specifically, it matters if your vehicle is front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive and whether it’s an automatic or a manual. From the professionals at Owen Automotive in Oakland, TN, here’s how to tow your vehicle:

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Did you know that airbags weren't mandatory safety equipment in passenger vehicles until 1997? Now, you'll find them in well over 100 million cars and trucks on the road. Since their invention, airbags, along with the seat belt, have played a major role in reducing the number of injuries and deaths in traffic collisions.

car taillights

If your brake lights are giving you trouble, it’s something you want to get fixed. It’s a safety hazard, and you might also get a ticket out of it. Why aren’t they working, and what can you do about it? Owen Automotive in Oakland, TN has the answers.

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Though transmissions are generally reliable, there are a great number of issues that can develop with one. From Owen Automotive in Oakland, TN, here’s a general overview of the types of problems your transmission may develop, all of which we service and repair.

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If you drive a vehicle with a manual transmission, you know that clutch replacement can be an expensive and time-consuming job. Owen Automotive in Oakland has some tips to keep your clutch replacements as infrequent as possible.

Piston without connecting rod

Here at Owen Automotive in Oakland, TN when your vehicle has a problem we know you want answers, and when it comes to information on pistons or engine building, most of our drivers know little about it.  However, there’s some practical information regarding modern engine design that helps you better care for your vehicle, and keep it going strong. Here are some important aspects of modern piston design, and what it means for you that we felt might come in handy.

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